Staying fit is important for all healthy community citizens and regular exercise can make a positive difference in your life! Join Andrea on this yoga journey designed to strengthen your body and focus your mind for Day 2 of KC 2020. VIEW VIDEO

Author of the Frieda B. children’s book series With her Frieda B. book series, Renata Bowers seeks to empower children to identify and explore their passions in life by letting their imaginations run wild. Renata will read from her acclaimed series and lead a discussion on themes from her story about the power of combining talent and passion to find yourself. For more information, visit friedab.com/pages/renata. VIEW VIDEO  

For over 100 years, Save the Children has been giving children in the U.S. and around the world a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn, and protection from harm. Save the Children’s School Club program offers students of all ages the opportunity to engage, educate and inspire others through Save the Children’s mission. In this video, hear from a few of Save the Children’s A+ clubs on why they decided to start a Save the Children Club and…

Nutrition experts for nationally renowned Cooking Matters® will share eye-opening demonstrations about the amount of fat and sugar that is in some of our favorite foods and then provide healthy alternatives. Cooking Matters provides food skills and practical education for individuals and families that meet their nutrition, budget and personal needs. For more information, visit cookingmatters.org. VIEW VIDEO  

Gitanjali Rao Recognized as America’s Top Young Scientist, Gitanjali Rao received an EPA Presidential award for inventing her “Tethys” device, an early detection tool for lead, a dangerous heavy metal in water. Gitanjali is also the inventor of “Epione,” a device for early diagnosis of prescription opioid addiction using genetic engineering, and “Kindly,” an anti-cyberbullying service using AI and Natural Language processing. Participants will enjoy an engaging Q&A session, including a demonstration of her inventions and a sneak peek of…

Students from a rural Kenyan community joined Kenya Connect to read stories over the radio for younger children stuck at home during the pandemic. These students will share an illustrated overview of Kenya and its culture, a brief tour of their rural village, a reading of the picture book by Eric Walters, The Matatu, and a variety of art presentations, followed by a Q&A with students helping in their community. To support Kenya Connect, please visit www.kenyaconnect.org. VIEW VIDEO  

Brazilian teacher and musician Ney Souza will present, “Carimbó Rhythm Patterns & Their Origin,” to show his expertise and love for the traditional Northern Brazil dance. Together with his students from the Amazon region of Brazil, he will share a video showcasing the rich history of Carimbó and its connections to US culture. VIEW VIDEO

Participants will be treated to social-emotional learning exercises from the Building Kindness and Empathy Guide revised by SocialEyes Together author Robin Fox for the CT Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity & Opportunity to accompany a soon-to-debut anti-bullying film from Stand Up and Speak Out. A sneak peek of the film will be premiered after the presentation. For more information, visit www.social-eyes.org/about. VIEW VIDEO